Do Uganda passport holders need a visa for Nigeria?

e-Visa required (apply online before travel)

Yes — Uganda passport holders need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel.

Entry requirements for Nigeria

Where to applyApply for the e-Visa — official government portal. Avoid third-party visa sites.
Passport validity6 months months beyond arrival — Valid passport with not less than 6 months validity required (stated across NIS visa class requirements, e.g. F6A).
Onward ticketRequired — Evidence of return ticket required for short-visit visa/e-visa applications; transit-class applicants need an onward ticket, proof of funds and (where applicable) a visa for the final destination.
Yellow feverCertificate REQUIRED for this passport/route — Any airport transit in a risk country triggers the requirement, regardless of duration.

Transiting through Nigeria?

Transit Without Visa (F3A)Up to nullh — Not published on the NIS pages reviewed. F3A 'Transit Without Visa' is listed among NIS short-visit visa classes; detailed conditions not published on the pages reviewed. The separate Short Visit (transit) e-Visa grants 1-7 day entry for onward travel with onward ticket, sufficient funds and final-destination visa where applicable.

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